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02 May 2024

HACCP and Foreign Suppliers – What you should look for under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

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The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations requires that imported foods are subject to the same level of hazard analysis and preventive food safety controls as food that is produced in Canada. Supplier assurances ensure HACCP aspects are in place and the food will be safe to import into the Canadian…

13 Mar 2024

How to Verify a Supplement’s NPN and Canadian Market Readiness

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A product’s Natural Product Number (NPN) is an important part of its Canadian regulatory status, but it is only one step in assessing whether a product is ready for market. Supplement brands, importers, and distributors should confirm that the licence matches the product being sold and that the product’s label,…

08 Mar 2024

March is Nutrition Month in Canada

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March is Canadian Nutrition Month, an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of health and nutrition in our population. This initiative is spearheaded by Dietitians of Canada, an organization that continually recognizes the influence that dietitians have on Canadian’s well-being. A registered dietitian can guide you in adapting your lifestyle and diet…

07 Nov 2023

Celebrating Global Prebiotics Week: Nourishing Your Gut for Better Health

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Global Prebiotics Week is here, and it is your golden opportunity to dive into the incredible world of prebiotics and their profound impact on your health. This annual event, running from November 6 to 10, is all about raising awareness about the importance of prebiotics and highlighting the vital role…

27 Oct 2023

Food Fraud: Do you know what you’re paying for??

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Nobody wants to feel taken advantage of, and we all generally want to believe that the food we purchase is what it says it is – but is this the case? Food fraud includes many different types of food misrepresentation including mislabeling, adulterating, substituting lower quality ingredients, and making false…